Dean vs Dion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Greek French African-American Caribbean

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Dean Rank #142

Dion Rank #1,119

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #1119 for Dion.

Is Dean or Dion more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Dean and Dion mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Dion boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.